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Colorado Cold Rush Ultra
Colorado Springs, ColoradoJordan Ricks / Revenant Running
- Aid stations
- 5
- Days to register
- 26
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 21, 2026
- Location
- Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Distances
- 50K, Half Marathon, 10K
- Aid stations
- 5, 3 with crew access
- Registration
- Closes Nov 17, 2026, via ultrasignup.com
Listed from UltraSignup. Checked Oct 18, 2026.
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Colorado Cold Rush Ultra is a winter running event held at Bear Creek Regional Park West in Colorado Springs, CO. The course runs along historic High Drive and through the tunnels of the Colorado gold rush, with the possibility of snow adding to the winter experience.
Key dates
Registration closes
Nov 17, 2026
Race day
Nov 21, 2026
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Aid stations
5| Station | Distance | Crew | Drop bags | Cutoff | Supplies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Start: Bear Creek Park | 0.00 miles | -- | -- | ||
High Cañon | 3.20 miles | -- | -- | ||
Finish: Bear Creek Park | 6.40 miles | -- | -- | ||
Cheyenne Cañon Cooking bacon, quesadillas, potatoes and many other warm options | 6.60 miles | -- | TailwindMuir Energy Gelssweet and salty snacksfruit+4 | ||
Gold Stage Located at the intersection of Gold Camp Road and Old Stage Road. 4WD recommended | 15.30 miles | 12:00 | TailwindMuir Energy Gelssweet and salty snacksfruit+1 |
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